Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19100119 O01 Process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals.
Inspection Nr: 1351154.015
Citation: 01004
Citation Type: Other
Abatement Date: 04/24/2019 2
Initial Penalty: $13,260.00
Current Penalty: $7,293.00
Issuance Date: 03/29/2019
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 4
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity:
Report ID: 0729700
Contest Date:
Final Order: 04/16/2019
Emphasis:
Substance: 0170
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/16/2019 | $7,293.00 | 04/24/2019 | Other | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/29/2019 | $13,260.00 | 04/24/2019 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 004 Hazard:
29 CFR 1910.119(o)(1): The employer did not certify that they had evaluated compliance with provisions of 29 CFR 1910.119 at least every three years to verify that the procedures and practices developed under this standard were adequate and are being followed: Employees engaged in operating, inspecting, testing, and maintaining (preventive maintenance, service, repair) activities at the Central Utility Building (CUB) and in the Ammonia Engine Room were exposed to catastrophic release of ammonia which results in asphyxiation, explosion and flash fire leading to death and injury to persons in and near the facility. The employer did not certify or evaluate compliance with the provisions of this section that the procedures and practices are adequate and being followed. The employer provided no certifications that it had performed compliance evaluations to verify that its procedures and practices developed under the standard are adequate and being followed for the 2016 PSM Compliance Audit